18 h. ago Quebec LNG proposal not of ‘national interest’ at this point, says federal minister

Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says it’s too early to say whether a liquefied natural gas facility pitched for Quebec meets the bar of being in the national interest.

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39 h. ago Repealing B.C. tanker ban a ‘hypothetical question’ for now, federal energy minister says

The government will soon have to decide if it includes Alberta’s new proposal to build an oil pipeline to B.C’s coastline on its list of nation-building projects

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51 h. ago LNG is No Longer a Key Energy Source for Pakistan, Says Minister

Liquefied natural gas is no longer playing a key role in meeting Pakistan’s energy needs, according to its petroleum minister, a stark shift for the South Asian nation once seen as a fast-growing buyer.

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3 d. ago Global Firms Vie With China in Zimbabwe Energy, Minister Says

The US and other western nations are considering investing in Zimbabwe’s energy industry, long-dominated by Chinese investors, Energy and Power Development Minister July Moyo said.

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3 d. ago Atico Mining Obtains Water Permit for the La Plata Project in Ecuador

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atico Mining Corporation (the “Company” or “Atico”) (TSX.V: ATY | OTCQX: ATCMF) is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition – MAATE (now Ministry of Environment and Energy) has granted a permit for water use in industrial activities, including extraction and […]

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4 d. ago Imperial oil’s planned layoffs ‘deeply disappointing,’ energy minister says

Tim Hodgson says he's working to understand what went into the company's decision and that the government will explore ways to support the workers losing their jobs.

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4 d. ago Canadian energy minister disappointed by Imperial Oil’s planned layoffs

EDMONTON — Canada’s energy minister says he’s disappointed with Imperial Oil’s plan to lay off 20 per cent of its workforce by 2027. Tim Hodgson says he’s working to understand what went into the company’s decision and that the government will explore ways to support the workers losing their jobs. Calgary-based Imperial says the cuts […]

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8 d. ago China tightens rules for electric vehicle exports by requiring permits from 2026

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China will tighten the rules for exporting electric vehicles by requiring automakers to obtain export permits from next year, the Commerce Ministry said Friday. The export licenses, required from Jan. 1, are intended to “promote the healthy development of the new energy vehicle trade,” the ministry said in a statement. The […]

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1 week ago Indigenous groups criticize Ecuador’s $47 billion oil expansion plan in Amazon

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Seven Indigenous groups in Ecuador’s Amazon have denounced a government plan to offer dozens of blocks of land for oil exploration, saying it threatens their ancestral lands and violates constitutional protections. The criticism targets a plan from the Ministry of Energy and Mines in August to auction the rights for 49 […]

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1 week ago India Trade Minister Seeks More US Energy as Trade Talks Resume

India wants to increase purchase of oil and gas from the US, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said, amid efforts to persuade Washington to lower tariff on country’s exports and secure a trade deal.

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2 w. ago Champagne tries to sell Europe on Canadian energy, critical mineral exports

OTTAWA — Canada’s finance minister says the country could be a “supplier of choice” for European markets looking to bolster energy security and defence capabilities. Following a meeting in Denmark with European Union finance ministers, Francois-Philippe Champagne said Saturday that Canadian critical mineral and energy exports could help European economies become more resilient while diversifying […]

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2 w. ago Emerita Granted Two Additional Properties in the IBW Area, “San Antonio” and “Terranova” Exploration Permits and Enters Into Agreement to Acquire the Nueva Celti Project in Andalusia, Spain

TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Emerita Resources Corp. (TSX-V: EMO; OTCQB: EMOTF; FSE: LLJA) (the “Company” or “Emerita”) is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Industrial Policy and Energy of Huelva, Andalusia has granted the Company exploration permits for the San Antonio and Terranova claims (collectively, the “New Properties”) (Figure 1). These […]

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3 w. ago Ottawa discussing future of emissions cap with Alberta, oil companies: Minister

OTTAWA — The federal government is in discussions with Alberta and the oil industry about the future of the sector’s emissions cap, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said Friday.  At a news conference in Winnipeg, Hodgson said both the province and industry agree with the federal government that there needs to be a “fundamental change in […]

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3 w. ago Iran, nuclear watchdog sign agreement seeking path to restart co

CAIRO — Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency signed an agreement Tuesday in Cairo to pave the way for resuming cooperation, including on ways of relaunching inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities. The announcement followed a meeting among Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi and International Atomic Energy Agency Director General […]

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4 w. ago B.C. noncommittal on following PM Carney's pause on federal EV sales mandate

B.C. Energy Minister Adrian Dix said the province will take its own direction, which will be unveiled "soon."

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4 w. ago Ontario drove Carney’s decision to suspend EV mandate: B.C. Energy Minister Dix

VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s energy minister says the federal decision to delay its electric vehicle sales mandate largely reflects circumstances in Ontario, and Ottawa should follow through on a more Canada-wide policy after its review. Adrian Dix says electric vehicles remain in high demand in B.C., and any new policy should focus on the main […]

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